Olin Buchanan: Washington State coach Paul Wulff. The Cougars have managed just three wins in two seasons under Wulff. Another disaster would put in job in serious jeopardy.
Tom Dienhart: USC coach Lane Kiffin. I think if the Trojans lose a game or two early, they could spiral down quickly with nothing to play for this season.
David Fox: UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel. If he can't win big at UCLA now, when can he? He's starting his third season at UCLA and archrival USC is going on probation. If he needs a second-half comeback to beat Temple in another bowl game, he might be in trouble.
Mike Huguenin: USC coach Lane Kiffin. His scholarship players will number about 70 this fall, which means injuries are going to play a huge role because of a lack of depth. And given the harsh NCAA sanctions USC faces, injuries are going to play a huge role for the next three years, too. This might be Kiffin's dream job, but he could have a nightmarish tenure.
Steve Megargee: Any Pac-10 defensive back. Jake Locker, Andrew Luck, Matt Barkley and Nick Foles should make this a memorable season for Pac-10 quarterbacks.